Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern – Clinton, Indiana (Summer 2027)

Your Role: Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern – Clinton, Indiana (Summer 2027) 

As a Summer 2027 Manufacturing Scientist/Technical Services Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the Technical and Manufacturing Sciences team at our Clinton, Indiana manufacturing plant, to deliver a practical solution to reducing analytical variability, a technical project, or implementation of new lab methods. Interns will have exposure to many career paths and diverse subject matter experts as many projects have site-wide impact. 

Your Responsibilities:  

• Understand the manufacturing environment and how to collaborate with different stakeholders to solve problems  

• Work within cross-functional teams to implement process or lab improvements  

• Learn about fermentation, product recovery, product finishing, or packaging  

• Data visualization tool creation/usage and documentation updates  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Currently enrolled in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a similar major.  

• Top Skills: Experience in Microsoft Suites and a willingness to learn 

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): 

• Have an interest in using data to solve problems, improving processes, or working in manufacturing     

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills  

• Strong organizational and time management skills  

• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision 

Additional Information:  

• Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing 

• Location: Clinton Manufacturing Plant, Clinton, IN 

Elanco’s Internship Program  

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better. 

• Internship Dates: May 17th – August 6th, 2027  

• Competitive Salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)  

• Professional Development: Networking events, assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided.  

• Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available 

• Future opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, based on business needs.